Below you will find a list of of the Womanshelter/Compañeras Board of Directors:

Brenda M. Bak, President

Rebecca Ramah, Treasurer

Mary A. Socha, Esq., Clerk

Marie Nathan, Member

Lauren Casola, Member

Michelle Segura, Member

Randa Hatoum, Member

Jamal A. Lacy, Member

Danielle Beckford, Member

Helena Allen, Member

Denise Duguay, Member

Virginia Wells, Member

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Womanshelter/Companeras is grateful for the generous support of the Department of Public Health (DPH), Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance, MA Executive Office of Public Safety, U.S. Department of Justice, Holyoke and Chicopee Community Development offices, and the United Way of Pioneer Valley. We also extend thanks to the many foundations, corporations, and individuals who support us in our work on behalf of victims.

Services Offered

Womanshelter/Compañeras services are confidential and offered at no cost to victims.

24 Hour hotline 1-877-536-1628

Emergency shelter

Individual Counseling

Support groups in English/Spanish

Medical, financial & housing advocacy

In-court legal advocates

Comprehensive teen services

Child advocacy & programming

Community Education

Information and referrals

Refugee & Immigrant Services

Womanshelter/Compañeras serves women and children throughout western MA, with outreach focused in Holyoke, Chicopee, Ludlow, Springfield, West Springfield, Westfield, Southampton, Monson, Palmer, Ware, South Hadley, Belchertown and Granby. If you are outside this area, we can refer you to help in your area.

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About Us

Womanshelter/Compañeras is dedicated to assisting, supporting, and empowering those whose lives are affected by battering and abuse. Founded in 1980 as a grassroots collective, the organization has sheltered more than 2,000 women and children and assisted 30,000 others through community-based support programs.